Location: Solang Valley

Elevation: 8,500 ft. to 9507 ft.

About Skiing in Solang Valley

Solang valley is popularly known for its ski slopes all around India during the ski season. Skiing in Solang valley generally starts from the month of October and lasts till March. In Solang valley for professional skiers, there is a 500m vertical drop to the base station and for the new learners, there are many gentle slopes to enjoy with skiing as a snow-based adventure activity where people love to come and enjoy the activity. Skiing in Solang valley is one of the most loved and enjoyed activities in Solang valley, Manali and people come from all over the world to enjoy the adventure activity in Solang valley.

About the Skiing Activity

Skiing is gliding on snow and a special instrument is used to guide that is called ski and the poles. Skiing is of various types as transportation, recreational, freestyle, and country back. A fun adventure activity that people love to explore because of the gentle slopes and if done with precaution without injury.  Skiing is one of the best-experienced activities in snow and winter time that is preferred by a lot of people in winter destinations. People love to come and try the sport of skiing. Skiing is one of the most adventurous and dangerous sports that is even an Olympic game in the world and people are passionate about this adventure activity/sport.

Best Time to Visit in Solang Valley

The best time to visit Solang valley varies over the interests of an individual visit Solang valley. The weather in Solang Valley for the summer season (April to  June) is the best to experience the outdoor activities and places). The months of July to September are advised to avoid the heavy monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh and for uncertainty issues. The month of October till March is best to experience the Solang valley for the snow and winter adventure activities of skiing, ATV rides, and many more.

• Solang Valley in Summers

  • The Solang valley is most beautiful during the summer season because one can see the snow-covered mountains, the clear skies, and the green grasslands. People visit Solang valley and Manali to also get relaxation from the increasing temperatures of summers all over India. It is the best time to experience the Zorbing in Solang valley and to have a Paragliding experience over Solang Valley, also many treks and ATV rides start to open up by the month of May from and nearby Solang valley.

• Solang Valley in Monsoon

  • During the monsoon season that is from July to September due to heavy rainfall, it is not advised to travel to the Solang valley because of unpredictable and heavy rains and highly flooded rivers that can cause damage to the people, property, and things.

• Solang Valley in Winters

  • Solang valley in winter is one of the best destinations to be at one can experience many snow-related activities available at Solang valley to enjoy. The skiing, the snowmobiling, zorbing, paragliding, and the winter festival. During this season that is from October to March, the Solang Valley from its colorful theme changes itself into the white theme of snow.

How to Reach Solang Valley

Solang Valley by Air

Solang valley does not have its own airport, The nearest airport is in Bhuntar that is 61 km away which takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to reach. Bhuntar has regular flights from Delhi the distance between the two places is 411 km and the travel time is approx 1 hour 30 minutes. The cheapest flight that one can get will cost about 3800 INR.

Solang Valley by Train

The nearest railway station is in Joginder Nagar. From Joginder Nagar to Solang valley one can hire a cab to travel. The distance between the two is about 155 km which takes around 4 to 5 hours to reach the Solang valley.

Solang Valley by Road

Solang Valley is a hill station destination. It is easy to access the place by road as it directly leads one to the Solang valley. One can travel by car or cab from Delhi to Solang Valley. The distance is around 545 km it takes ideally 13 hours to reach the Solang Valley. One can also travel in private buses with a  variety of options to travel, on overnight journeys of the semi sleeper bus type which cost approximately 1000 INR for travel.

Things to Carry

• ID Proof: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woolen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.
• Toiletries: Lip Balm, Wet Wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt.
• Miscellaneous: Trekking Poles, Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc

Do’s and Don’ts in Solang Valley

Do’s

• Do wear a good warm pair of clothes while skiing.
• Do carry warm clothes if one gets wet.
• Do wear sunglasses.
• Do learn before and then explore

Don’ts

• Do not litter.
• Do not go to high slopes with professional experience.
• Do not spit in public places.
• Do not disrespect the locals.
• Do not go without proper skiing gear.